Arcadian Dwarven Rebels of the Mithril Crown
Organization: Arcadia, Alignment: Lawful Neutral,
Knowledge: Geography Arcadian Empire
(DC 15) The Mithril Crown was once the symbol of a Dwarven monarchy found in the north and central regions of the Arcadian sub-continent. With the rise and domination of the entire region by the Arcadian Empire in the days of Emperor Kalash, the Dwarves stayed stubbornly independent and largely non-cooperative with the Emperor. At the height of Imperial expansion, the Empire tried to, with modest success, to conquer the Dwarves and put them under the heel of the Emperor. Historians argue over the motivation behind such a move, as the Dwarves were no threat militarily. Some believe it was simple an ego and power play by the Emperor whom wanted all peoples to hold allegiance to his divine power. Others believe that various factions in the senate want control of the considerable mineral and metal resources in the Dwarves’ lands. Regardless, the last two hundred years has seen on and off again military campaigns to bring the Dwarves under the Imperial banner. Initial efforts pitted the might of several Imperial Legions against the full force of the Dwarves and their mountain fortresses. Casualties were high on both sides but the most prominent Dwarf Holds fell. The stout people retreated to high altitudes and more secret and more subterranean lairs and continue to resist and strike back when able. Further efforts to root them out became more and more difficult and very costly to the Arcadians. Of late, they have largely stopped official efforts to do so, satisfied with the mines they had captured and distracted by events elsewhere. From time to time, a senator or consul will muster up a “legion” of barbarian tribesmen or humanoids and send them against the Rebels, usually with a specific economic goal in mind (or mine). These “legions” are usually destroyed by the now battle hardened survivors but the strength and the numbers of the dwarves is slowly being eroded.
(DC 35). The Dwarven Rebels are spread among a number of smallish holdings, whose locations are tightly guarded secrets Previous organizations and allegiances were shattered with the advance of the Empire, now largely organized by “clan”, some old and some new; they are united with a hatred for the Arcadian Empire and desire to maintain their freedom and sovereignty. They have taken up the Mithril Crown of a symbol of that sovereignty.
(DC 15) The Rebels of the Mithril Crown are extremely paranoid, cautious and mistrustful of all others. In particularly they are wary of humans, and most are filled with barely controlled violent hatred by those of the Arcadian Empire. Second to the Empire, the Dwarves hate those humanoid tribes the Empire now sends against them, their traditional enemies; orcs, goblins, ogres, and trolls. This has tempered the usual Dwarven trait of dislike for elvenkind, as at least Elves seldom openly try to seize their nations and enslave them.
(DC 15) Rebels of the Mithril Crown are seldom found outside their secret hideouts. Those that are, are usually fleeing from the Empire or seeking resources to use against them. Due to the particular situation, the Mithril Crown Dwarves are more likely to be stealth-based characters then other dwarves.
Physical Appearance the dwarves of Arcadia tend towards burnt copper skin tones, red wiry hair with some occurrences of blonde hair.
Knowledge: Geography Arcadian Empire
(DC 15) The Mithril Crown was once the symbol of a Dwarven monarchy found in the north and central regions of the Arcadian sub-continent. With the rise and domination of the entire region by the Arcadian Empire in the days of Emperor Kalash, the Dwarves stayed stubbornly independent and largely non-cooperative with the Emperor. At the height of Imperial expansion, the Empire tried to, with modest success, to conquer the Dwarves and put them under the heel of the Emperor. Historians argue over the motivation behind such a move, as the Dwarves were no threat militarily. Some believe it was simple an ego and power play by the Emperor whom wanted all peoples to hold allegiance to his divine power. Others believe that various factions in the senate want control of the considerable mineral and metal resources in the Dwarves’ lands. Regardless, the last two hundred years has seen on and off again military campaigns to bring the Dwarves under the Imperial banner. Initial efforts pitted the might of several Imperial Legions against the full force of the Dwarves and their mountain fortresses. Casualties were high on both sides but the most prominent Dwarf Holds fell. The stout people retreated to high altitudes and more secret and more subterranean lairs and continue to resist and strike back when able. Further efforts to root them out became more and more difficult and very costly to the Arcadians. Of late, they have largely stopped official efforts to do so, satisfied with the mines they had captured and distracted by events elsewhere. From time to time, a senator or consul will muster up a “legion” of barbarian tribesmen or humanoids and send them against the Rebels, usually with a specific economic goal in mind (or mine). These “legions” are usually destroyed by the now battle hardened survivors but the strength and the numbers of the dwarves is slowly being eroded.
(DC 35). The Dwarven Rebels are spread among a number of smallish holdings, whose locations are tightly guarded secrets Previous organizations and allegiances were shattered with the advance of the Empire, now largely organized by “clan”, some old and some new; they are united with a hatred for the Arcadian Empire and desire to maintain their freedom and sovereignty. They have taken up the Mithril Crown of a symbol of that sovereignty.
(DC 15) The Rebels of the Mithril Crown are extremely paranoid, cautious and mistrustful of all others. In particularly they are wary of humans, and most are filled with barely controlled violent hatred by those of the Arcadian Empire. Second to the Empire, the Dwarves hate those humanoid tribes the Empire now sends against them, their traditional enemies; orcs, goblins, ogres, and trolls. This has tempered the usual Dwarven trait of dislike for elvenkind, as at least Elves seldom openly try to seize their nations and enslave them.
(DC 15) Rebels of the Mithril Crown are seldom found outside their secret hideouts. Those that are, are usually fleeing from the Empire or seeking resources to use against them. Due to the particular situation, the Mithril Crown Dwarves are more likely to be stealth-based characters then other dwarves.
Physical Appearance the dwarves of Arcadia tend towards burnt copper skin tones, red wiry hair with some occurrences of blonde hair.
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